Uzbekistan State Museum of Applied Art

Museum of Applied Arts: Begin your Tashkent adventure at the beautiful Museum of Applied Arts, one of the city’s most charming cultural landmarks. The museum is located inside a former diplomat’s mansion built in the late 19th century, featuring carved wood, colorful tiles, and traditional Uzbek architectural design. Inside, travelers will explore exhibits of traditional crafts — including hand-embroidered suzani textiles, ceramics, wood carvings, metalwork, and jewelry from different regions of Uzbekistan. Every hall is richly decorated, offering a perfect introduction to the country’s artistry and cultural heritage. Your local guide will share stories about the techniques and symbolism behind each art form, while you enjoy the chance to take beautiful photographs of the museum’s interior.

The Most Beautiful Metro Stations of Tashkent Tashkent’s metro system is not just transportation — it’s an underground art museum. On this part of the tour, travelers will explore several of the city’s most beautiful metro stations, each designed with its own unique artistic style. Built during the Soviet era, the Tashkent Metro is famous for its grand marble halls, ornate chandeliers, colorful mosaics, and intricate tilework that represent different periods of Uzbek history and culture. Your local guide will lead you through stations such as Alisher Navoi, Kosmonavtlar, and Paxtakor, explaining the symbolism behind the designs and how each reflects the spirit of its time. You’ll have time to admire and photograph the breathtaking decorations — from cosmic-themed domes to elegant marble columns.